Basketball Game Preview: Amelia County Raiders vs. Cumberland Dukes

Amelia County and Cumberland are an even 5-5 against one another since February of 2022, but not for long. The Amelia County Raiders will welcome the Cumberland Dukes at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.

Amelia County came up short against Prince Edward County on Tuesday, falling 60-40. The Raiders haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.

Meanwhile, Cumberland lost to Appomattox County on the road by a 61-43 margin on Wednesday.

Cumberland's defeat dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Amelia County, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.

Amelia County came out on top in a nail-biter against Cumberland when the teams last played back in December of 2024, sneaking past 42-40. Does Amelia County have another victory up their sleeve, or will Cumberland turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.